It is a 1954 ranch style home. The stove is original and I want it all electric.
2007-09-06 01:43:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Have the gas line capped and checked for leaks. Then have an electrician install a new range circuit (240 volts 50 amps) from your electric panel along with a range outlet. I would not recommend doing the electric work yourself.
2007-09-06 05:34:38 · answer #1 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes in an older home a quick look will reveal that someone else switched from electric to propane. Sliding the stove out some will reveal a good sized electric plug. If so then it certainly is a do it yourself project. If the plug is not there then you will need an electrician to install one. That would not be a do it yourself project unless you are good with wiring. either way even though the propane valve behind the stove will be turned off I would put a cap on the pipe for safety. Simply pushing the stove back a little too far could bump the valve and turn it on part way and cause a fire if you don't.
2007-09-06 02:00:02 · answer #2 · answered by Charles C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most electricity is generated by coal, so it's a choice of one petroleum product vs. another. Neither one is especially green, but since you already have the propane line installed you might consider going with it. Natural gas stoves are convertable to propane.
2016-05-22 07:16:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A stove typically draws 32 - 40 amps. You need a minimum #8 AWG copper. Eight AWG copper is rated for 50 amps.
You will need a 50amp breaker at your service panel.
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I would install an 8/3 romex with ground (copper wire). When you upgrade your wiring, you are required to use 2 hots, 1 neutral and 1 ground instead of the old way of 2 hots and a bare neutral. Make sure you install the 4-prong receptacle and stove cord with the new 4-wire cord. From the net.
2007-09-06 02:44:38 · answer #4 · answered by petethen2 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The first thing you will need to install is 220/240 wiring in your house, only for the stove because electric won't work on 110/120. Make sure you install a single wall socket with a good ground wire made for 220/240 for the stove only. If you know about how to install wiring, also make sure your breakers are wired for 220/240 circuits. Make sure you block off the gas fittings and check for leakage.
2007-09-06 02:25:57 · answer #5 · answered by joedward6788 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You would need to:
Choose the stove & get it's requirements.
Determine that you have capacity on your electric service, (220V., 150A. minimum if you also have AC.) to run the new stove.
( A small one might draw as little as 30A. [- 30A. 2P. breaker , #10 wire]. There are also models that require 40A. [-#8 wire], and big units that draw 50A. - [#6 wire].)
*Disconnect the old gas piping. (Turn off the gas at the tank first.)
*Install the required outlet and run the require wiring to your electrical panel where you install the proper breaker.
Unless you're familiar with the work involved this might be more than you want to tackle as a DIY project.
2007-09-06 04:22:50 · answer #6 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have an electricion run the correct size wire new breaker and outlet for the electric stove.
turn off the propane disconnect the stove and cap off the line.
2007-09-06 01:55:27 · answer #7 · answered by mdlbldrmatt135 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, this is not a DIY project, unless you are a licensed plumber, gas fitter and electrician. I don't know where you are, but I am sure you will need a plumber/gas fitter to disconnect and cap off existing propane connection. Then if you don't already have power to that appliance, you will need an electrician to run a circuit to the new appliance.
2007-09-06 01:57:57 · answer #8 · answered by gaz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most obvious would be a new breaker appropriate, the receptacle, and same size, or a size that fits without a lot of cabinet modification.
If you subscribe to a propane service they can disconnect for you, and at some point in that process, stop billing you. As a DIY you can do the same.
To actually convert the existing stove would likely be prohibitively expensive if even possible.
2007-09-06 01:53:35 · answer #9 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
does the propane tank supply any other appliances, if so call an expert. if not just disconnect the supply from the gas bottle/tank and remove the old stove.
you'll need an electrician to install cooker socket as you will need to obtain certificate from electrician to confirm work was carried out competently.
2007-09-07 00:25:16 · answer #10 · answered by crazy_gang1843 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋